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Historic double hand transplant for Coquitlam amputee

Historic double hand transplant for Coquitlam amputee

Coquitlam's Rick Thompson — who lost all four appendages — is set to receive two new hands in the first operation of its kind in Canada. But first, he needs some financial help.
Traffic delays entering Richmond on Wednesday afternoon

Traffic delays entering Richmond on Wednesday afternoon

A car was reported to have brought down a lamp post at off-ramp on Highway 91 this afternoon. The incident, reported around 4:06 p.m., is at the off-ramp from southbound Knight Street onto westbound Highway 91.
Richmond mayor highlights growth, cultural diversity in annual address

Richmond mayor highlights growth, cultural diversity in annual address

Calling city council’s strategic plan “visionary,” Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie delivered his annual address to a business audience on Wednesday.
5 students arrested in social media-linked Port Moody assault

5 students arrested in social media-linked Port Moody assault

Charges possible against five Heritage Woods secondary students related to a melee near the Port Moody school
UPDATE: Police take-down closes Highway 1 in West Vancouver

UPDATE: Police take-down closes Highway 1 in West Vancouver

One man is in custody but North Shore traffic has been badly hampered following a police take-down on the Capilano River Bridge Wednesday afternoon.
Coronavirus fears hit Vancouver International Wine Festival

Coronavirus fears hit Vancouver International Wine Festival

Executive director fears some winery principals may cancel, even as ticket sales remain brisk
Vancouver’s Expo Line tunnel gets wireless service upgrade

Vancouver’s Expo Line tunnel gets wireless service upgrade

What happened: Telus, Bell are now offering wireless coverage to customers in the underground portion of the Expo Line. Why it matters: Commuters along the Canada Line have been able to get uninterrupted coverage for more than a decade.
Name a puppy: BC RCMP calls on kids to help name the cutest police recruits

Name a puppy: BC RCMP calls on kids to help name the cutest police recruits

"We want children who live in our B.C. communities to take part and submit their favorite name, starting with the letter N."
Vancouver police looking for suspect in seaplane theft (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

Vancouver police looking for suspect in seaplane theft (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

Vancouver police are hoping the public can help identify the man who broke into the Harbour Air terminal Friday and stole a seaplane . Officers were called to the terminal at about 3:30 a.m.
Building compassion, empathy can help decrease bullying, says Richmond non-profit director

Building compassion, empathy can help decrease bullying, says Richmond non-profit director

People across Richmond will mark Pink Shirt Day by donning pink today, and while the campaign helps raise awareness of bullying, countering negative, predatory behaviour also needs to be dealt with on a daily basis by building empathy and kindness, s